International Black Sea Action Day

International Black Sea Action Day 31 October

Black Sea Action Day 2017 commemorates the 21st anniversary of the signature of the Black Sea Strategic Action Plan.

The promise of a better
future for the 16 million people from six countries dwelling on
the shores.

The commitment of the regional governments for serious action
to make a real difference to the rehabilitation and recovery of
the sea.

The dedicated lifework of many people who devote their time and
energy to help protect the environment.

The Black Sea Commission is the regional body designed to implement
the Bucharest Convention signed by the six coastal countries
in 1992. On 31 October 1996 the Black Sea countries signed also
the Black Sea Strategic Action Plan for the Rehabilitation and
Protection of the Black Sea. This plan defined the policy measures,
actions, and timetables required to achieve the environmental
objectives of the Bucharest Convention. The Black Sea Strategic
Action Plan recognises that collective action is required from
all Black Sea countries to reduce the impacts of pollution on
the Black Sea ecosystem. Action is required from all stakeholders,
also from each person living in the region.